Our slogan is "accept ideas of the west, our jewel will be the best" because Ito thought Japan would be more modernized and develop prosperously if Western ideas were accepted. Also, he was very proud of being Japanese and wished to serve the country well, so we referred Japan as 'jewel' something special.
Major Accomplishments by Ito Hirobumi:
Stopped war between China and Korea
Established a cabinet and civil service and privy council
Tried to negotiate a peaceful treaty settlement with Russia
Forced and agreement making Korea a virtual protectorate of Japan
by. Brian K. and Deborah K.
Our slogan is "accept ideas of the west, our jewel will be the best" because Ito thought Japan would be more modernized and develop prosperously if Western ideas were accepted. Also, he was very proud of being Japanese and wished to serve the country well, so we referred Japan as 'jewel' something special.
Major Accomplishments by Ito Hirobumi:
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"MIT Visualizing Cultures." Free Online Course Materials | MIT OpenCourseWare. Web. 15 Apr. 2010. <http://ocw.mit.edu/ans7870/21f/21f.027/throwing_off_asia_01/toa_essay02.html>.